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Balbacua

A classic dish that's familiar to the Philippines' southern islands, this flavorful meat stew oozes with richness and tenderness from beef.

Main course Main course
Balbacua

Ingredients

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Beef Preparation

  • Beef Face/Skin 1500.0 g
  • Beef Feet 1500.0 g
  • Water 3000.0 ml
  • Knorr Beef Broth Base 1.5kg 60.0 g
  • White Onion 40.0 g
  • Bay Leaf 1.0 g
  • Black Peppercorns, crushed 2.0 g

Sauce Preparation

  • Annatto Oil 60.0 ml
  • Garlic 30.0 g
  • Ginger 25.0 g
  • Red Onions 200.0 g
  • Smoked Sweet Paprika 5.0 g
  • Knorr Liquid Seasoning 3.8L 30.0 ml
  • Tomato Paste 40.0 g

Adding the rest

  • Reserved beef stock 1500.0 ml
  • Lemongrass 50.0 g
  • Black Pepper, crushed 2.0 g
  • Pork and Beans 390.0 g
  • Green Chillies, whole 2.0 pc
  • Black Beans, washed 100.0 g
  • Onion leeks 50.0 g
  • Knorr Rostip Chicken Seasoning Powder 1kg 5.0 g

Preparation

  1. Beef Preparation

    • Place everything in a Pressure Cooker. Once it whistles, let it cook for about 40 min. Check if the meats are already slightly tender since you will still further cook it as a stew.
    • Strain the meat and reserve the Stock. Set aside.

  2. Sauce Preparation

    • In a separate pot, heat the anato oil and saute the rest of the ingredients until cook and fragrant.
    • Add now the smoked paprika, Knorr Liquid seasoning, tomato paste and saute. Adjust the flame to medium heat to avoid burning.
    • Then add all the strained beef feet and face/skin. Saute until well coated.

  3. Adding the rest

    • Add the rest of the ingredients, mix well and bring to a boil then simmer for another 30 - 40min or until the meats are tender.
    • To finish, add onion leaks and adjust taste by adding Knorr Rostip.